Overview
Basing his work on papyrological documentary sources, archaeology, and traditional literary sources, James Goehring gradually forces a new direction in understanding the evolution of monasticism. He rigorously examines these multiple sources, transforming them into a clear narrative and infusing the history of Egyptian monasticism with renewed energy. This is a fine collection of essays. It reads well as a complete unit, displays the complexity of writing the history of Egyptian monasticism, and incorporates new kinds of documentary and archaeological evidence. It is first-rate scholarship impeccably argued and written. This book is a must for historians of monasticism and late antiquity, Egyptologists, religious studies teachers interested in spirituality, papyrologists, and anyone in the general public fascinated by the growth and development of religious communities. Richard Valantasis, St. Louis University In these twelve essays, Goehring convincingly dismantles much previous scholarship regarding early Egyptian monasticism. Appealing to archaeological and papyrological evidence as well as to literary texts, he situates Pachomian monasticism in the midst of the economic and social life of its time. The diversity of Egyptian monasticism, in theology and in lifestyle, is here demonstrated. Highly readable and clearly argued. Goehring's books is a must for all scholars of early Christianity. Elizabeth A. Clark, Duke University James E. Goehring is Professor of Religion and Chair of the Department of Classics, Philosophy, and Religion at Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA.
Full Product Details
Author: James E. Goehring
Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group - Trinity
Dimensions:
Width: 15.90cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.522kg
ISBN: 9781563382697
ISBN 10: 1563382695
Pages: 287
Publication Date: 01 May 1999
Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Lucidly written, convincingly argued, and altogether engaging, this book is a must for anyone interested in understanding the development of early Egyptian monasticism according to the latest scholarship and in appropriating for herself or himself a solid methodology for interpreting its literary sources. --/St. Joseph s Abbey, reviewing for Cistercian Studies Quarterly, 36.1 (2000)--, Cistercian Studies Quarterly
Lucidly written, convincingly argued, and altogether engaging, this book is a must for anyone interested in understanding the development of early Egyptian monasticism according to the latest scholarship and in appropriating for herself or himself a solid methodology for interpreting its literary sources. Cassian DelCogliano, OCSO/St. Joseph s Abbey, reviewing for Cistercian Studies Quarterly, 36.1 (2000)--, Cistercian Studies Quarterly
Author Information
James E. Goehring is Professor of Religion and Chair of the Department of Classics, Philosophy, and Religion at Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA.
